6-Month AI-Driven Formulation Co-Op — Wet Lab & Data

Panther Life Sciences Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-person events

Stocked kitchen and lunches

Mentorship program

Hands-on ownership of work

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Panther Life Sciences Corporation is seeking a Formulation Co-Op in a hands-on wet-lab role for a January 2027 start. You will mix and test formulations, standardize data, and accelerate algorithmic formulation with frontier AI models.

This is an opportunity to contribute to SmartPatches and learn across formulation, process development, device and data science teams. You will document experiments, design controlled studies, and work independently in a fast-paced environment while collaborating

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical or Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field, and eligible for a co-op term.
• Hands-on wet laboratory experience, including precision pipetting and independently preparing buffers and formulations using a balance.
• Experience designing and running experiments with proper controls.
• Highly organized note taking and disciplined laboratory notebook documentation.
• Solid general chemistry and biology knowledge.
• Experience using AI models to assist in research.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office and Google Drive, or the ability to pick them up quickly.
• A hard-working self-starter who is calm under pressure, excited to learn, personable and respectful, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with hyaluronic acid-based formulations, hydrogels or microneedle arrays, training AI models for research, or automating note taking and record keeping is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Mix and Test Formulations: Prepare buffers and formulations independently, using an analytical balance and precision pipetting.
• Run initial testing on new formulations, including MAP strength testing and initiating stability studies.
• Run dissolution and penetration analysis on formulations, including sample prep where needed.
• Iterate on formulations using a range of polymer matrices and active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Skills

Wet lab techniques

Precision pipetting

Experimental design

Data notebook/documentation

AI model usage

Microsoft Office / Google Drive

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical or Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field

Tools

Analytical balance

Job description

Panther Life Sciences Corporation is seeking a Formulation Co-Op in a hands-on wet-lab role for a January 2027 start. You will mix and test formulations, standardize data, and accelerate algorithmic formulation with frontier AI models.

This is an opportunity to contribute to SmartPatches and learn across formulation, process development, device and data science teams. You will document experiments, design controlled studies, and work independently in a fast-paced environment while collaborating